Google Cloud Print Guide Version 0 ENG
Definitions of notes We use the following icon throughout this user’s guide: NOTE Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other features. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Google, Google Docs, Google Cloud Print, Google Chrome, Android and Gmail are trademarks of Google Inc. Use of these trademarks is subject to Google Permissions.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................1 Hardware requirements .............................................................................................................................2 Compatible operating systems and applications .................................................................................2 Network settings .....................
1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 1 Google Cloud Print™ is a service provided by Google that allows you to print to a printer registered to your Google account using a network-compatible device, such as a mobile phone or computer, without installing the printer driver on the device.
Introduction Hardware requirements 1 1 Compatible operating systems and applications 1 Google Cloud Print is compatible with the following operating systems and applications (as of July 2012): Operating systems Chrome OS Android™ 2.1 or greater iOS 3.0 or greater Applications that can be used for printing Applications for Chrome OS Google Chrome™ browser GOOGLE DOCS™ for mobile Gmail™ webmail service for mobile Visit the Google website (http://www.google.
Introduction Setting up for Google Cloud Print 1 1 Step-by-step overview 1 Configure the settings using the following procedure: Step 1: Create a Google account (see page 4). Access the Google website using a computer or mobile device and create an account. You must sign in to your Google account in order to use Google Cloud Print. (If you already have an account, there is no need to create an additional account.
Introduction How to create a Google account 1 In order to use Google Cloud Print, you must have a Google account and sign in to your account. If you do not have an account, use a computer or mobile device to access the Google website and create an account. If you already have a Google account, there is no need to create an additional account. Continue with the next procedure, How to register your machine with Google Cloud Print.
Introduction e Depending on your machine, one of the following screens is displayed. (A) 1 (B) 1 1 Do one of the following: If screen (A) is displayed 1 Click Network. 2 Click Protocol. 3 Make sure that Google Cloud Print is selected, and then click Advanced Setting. Go to step f. If screen (B) is displayed, click Google Cloud Print, and then go to step f. f Make sure that the Status option is Enabled. Click Register.
Introduction g h Click Google. i When you have finished registering your machine, return to the Web Based Management screen and make sure that Registration Status is set to Registered. The sign-in screen for Google Cloud Print will be displayed. Sign in with your Google account and follow the on-screen instructions to register your machine. NOTE If your machine supports the Secure Function Lock feature, printing via Google Cloud Print is possible even if PC print for each user is restricted.
2 Printing 2 Printing using Google Cloud Print 2 2 The printing procedure varies depending on the application or device you are using. Chrome OS, GOOGLE DOCS™ for mobile and the Gmail™ webmail service for mobile are used in the example below. NOTE • For information about the number of printers you can register, visit the Google website (http://www.google.com/support/cloudprint/). • Some encrypted PDF files cannot be printed.
Printing f g Choose your machine from the printer list. Depending on your machine, you may be able to change print options such as media type and paper size. Click Options, and then select the option that you want to set or change. 2 NOTE Only settings that can be changed are displayed. h Tap Print. How to print from Gmail™ webmail service for mobile a b c Make sure your machine is turned on. d Tap 2 Access the Gmail™ webmail service from your Android™ or iOS device’s web browser.
A Troubleshooting A This chapter explains how to resolve typical problems you may encounter when using Google Cloud Print with your Brother machine. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com/. If you are having difficulty with your machine Difficulty Suggestions My Brother machine is not displayed in the printer list. Make sure your machine is turned on.
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